THE HOLIDAY: Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of All Hallows' Evening), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day and Reformation Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. More

THE HOLIDAY: If you are living in the modern world, making use of a checklist is a powerful habit to embrace. So, Checklist Day is a great way to remind yourself how important these self-made reminders truly are. Interestingly enough, it is said that this day harkens back to some rather dark roots. More

THE HOLIDAY: National American Beer Day is observed annually by beer drinkers across the nation on October 27. There are more than 2,100 breweries that manufacture beer in the United States. They range in size from industry giants to brew pubs and microbreweries. More

THE HOLIDAY: National Mule Day is recognized each year on October 26. A mule is a hybrid cross between a male donkey and a female horse. The mule possesses the strength, intelligence, patience, perseverance, endurance, sure-footedness and even temper of the donkey. More

THE ART: This Illustration was created for the Miami New Times in 1999. The story is about Hasidic Jewish men that were recruited as mules to smuggle ecstasy from Europe into the United States. Read more about it here if you wish. —Michael Miller

THE HOLIDAY: For over a decade International Artist Day has honored the contribution artists have and are making to society. On IAD, October 25, take an artist to lunch, or buy that painting that's been haunting you for the last month. Visit a gallery, or go to the symphony. Participate in something creative outside your daily routine. Live Life! More

THE HOLIDAY: Take Back Your Time Day was celebrated on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Community celebrations took place across the U.S. People from all types of professions and students across campuses joined to celebrate the day and reflect on the importance of the Take Back Your Time movement. More

THE HOLIDAY: Jay Leno, Johnny Carson, Giraldo Rivera, these names have been the bread and butter of television throughout daytime and primetime. We all have memories around them, whether it’s the crazy antics of Giraldo Rivera, or the tragic side of humanity that was the bread and butter of Dr. Phil, we’ve all gasped, laughed, and hid our faces in shame as these figures paraded across our screen. More

THE HOLIDAY: What do you wear when your pants are too high to support the use of a belt? When you have fantastically, almost comically huge pants like a clown, no mere strap of leather wrapped about your waist is going to do the job. Time for a formal party? Nothing says formal like a strapping pair of suspenders slung over your shoulder. Suspender’s day is the day to make sure the world remembers the fashion and handsomeness of the much maligned suspender. More

THE HOLIDAY: It’s National Seafood Bisque Day! Seafood bisque is a delightfully rich and creamy soup made with lobster, crab, shrimp, or crayfish. It is often seasoned with wine or cognac and a savory bouquet of spices. In a traditional bisque recipe, the soup is thickened with a fine purée of crustacean shells! More

THE HOLIDAY: When you think of ocean critters, we’re willing to bet you immediately think of the cute and iconic. There’s the big brown eyed Harp Seal, the Majestic Orca, even crabs have been cutified, just take a look at Sebastian from Little Mermaid. These are the creatures we tend to think of, but we often forget the hideous and disturbing, or just the plain homely creatures that inhabit the deep. Hagfish Day reminds us that the ecology requires all sorts to keep our world healthy and in motion, so here’s to the unloved critters of the deep! More

THE ART: I made this pattern out of weird abstracted hagfish mouths. —Mario Zucca

THE HOLIDAY: Ever wish there was more than one day a year where you could take all the conventions of proper dress and throw them out the window? Wish no more! Wear Something Gaudy allows you to let all your best examples of excruciatingly bad taste hang out for the world to see. More

THE HOLIDAY: National Liqueur Day is observed annually on October 16. This day celebrates the myriad classes and flavors of liqueur. The word liqueur comes from the Latin liquifacere which means to liquefy. A liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts and bottled with added sugar or other sweeteners. Typically considerably sweet, liqueurs are usually not aged long. However, a resting period during their production allows the flavors to marry. More

THE HOLIDAY: World Egg Day was established at the IEC Vienna 1996 conference when it was decided to celebrate World Egg Day on the second Friday in October each year. For centuries, eggs have played a major role in feeding families around the globe. They are an unbeatable package when it comes to versatility and top-quality protein at a very affordable price. More

THE HOLIDAY: Our society was built upon the rugged shoulders and stubborn personalities of farmers from around the world. So, it only makes sense that we celebrate their contributions and all that they have provided (and indeed continue to provide) us. Old Farmer’s Day intends to do just this. More

THE HOLIDAY: National Hug a Drummer Day is an annual feast celebrated on every October 10th. Love for music and the instrument differs from each person. In such category, one most popular musical instrument is the drums and the drummers. They occupy the last space on the band. Show your appreciation for the drummers in bands on this day. National Hug a Drummer Day is to celebrate and pay honor to the drummers. More

THE HOLIDAY: Prepare yourself for some spectacular gastronomic delights when you celebrate Moldy Cheese Day. The origins of this intriguing festival are obscure, but what’s clear is that it’s a time to value and cherish moldy cheese in all its wonderful forms. Tidy minded folk might wish to search their fridge for forgotten morsels of cheese which have now acquired interesting moldy growths, providing the basis for intriguing science projects and perhaps prompting a through clean-up. More

THE HOLIDAY: Plaidurday is the worldwide celebration of plaid. It occurs annually on the first Friday of October. There are lots of ways to celebrate! With plaid we can all make a positive impact in the world. It all began in Lansing, Michigan. In part, it was inspired by the heckling one young man received from his co-workers. More

THE HOLIDAY: In our hustle-and-bustle society, there just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done. Between the kids, chores, work, family and a slew of never-ending activities, who has time for primping and pampering? International Toot Your Flute Day reminds us all to slow down a little and to enjoy life. More

THE HOLIDAY: International Raccoon Appreciation day, celebrated on October 1st, may not yet be a universally recognized holiday but at the National Wildlife Federation we love raccoons, especially our mascot Ranger Rick! This appreciation day was started by a young girl in California, in an effort to highlight the important part raccoons play in local ecosystems, as they are generally misunderstood and are considered pests. More